Halakhic Discussions

Zackary Sholem Berger Reviews Rabbi Jason Weiner's Jewish Guide to Practical Medical Decision Making.

Jeremy Brown comments on the history and necessity of vaccination in the Jewish community.

Bezalel Naor explains what is philosophical about the erstwhile halakhic observances of the Shavuot holiday.

Two letters to the editor provide alternative perspectives on the question of what Jewish law wants American abortion law to be.

Judah Kerbel discusses why we say an abbreviated Hallel on the last six days of Pesah and contemplates what that says about the war in Israel; self-defense is a must, as is gratitude toward God, but we also hold space for the losses on the other side.

Nathaniel Helfgot outlines decision making in matters of halakhic policy and meta-halakhah.

Covid-19 has underscored the extent to which Halakhah is profoundly concerned for mental well-being. Addressing this timely issue, Sharon Galper Grossman and Shamai A. Grossman offer a comprehensive overview of relevant halakhic perspectives on mental health and Halakhah.

Moshe Kurtz explores the different meanings of silence in Halakhah in light of recent political events

Ben Rothke takes a sober look at a new book that tries to square Orthodox Judaism with New Age Medicine.

Jeffrey Fox contributes to the Lehrhaus Symposium on the recent OU statement regarding female clergy.